Prof. Dr.
Sandeep Kumar
Panigrahi
MBBS • MD (Community Medicine) • Fellowship in Diabetes (UK)
Physician, professor and public-health professional working across clinical medicine, preventive healthcare, diabetes, community health and medical research.
Advancing health through evidence, prevention and people.
A commitment to better health, stronger communities and evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi is a physician, academic and public-health professional whose work spans community medicine, preventive healthcare, diabetes, epidemiology, health services research, medical education and public health programmes. He is currently associated with IMS & SUM Hospital, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) University, Bhubaneswar, contributing to academic medicine, research and community health initiatives.
Academic Medicine
Teaching, training and mentoring future healthcare professionals.
Public Health Programmes
Community health and quality improvement initiatives.
Medical Research
Evidence-based healthcare and real-world impact.
Diabetes & Lifestyle Health
Preventive care and lifestyle interventions.
Medical Education
Building the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Professional Journey
A career dedicated to medicine, public health and community wellbeing.
Khallikote Junior College
Science
Veer Surendra Sai Medical College & Hospital
Medicine
SCB Medical College & Hospital
Postgraduate Medical Education
UNICEF
Public Health Assurance / Public Health Programmes
AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Medical Doctor
IMS & SUM Hospital, SOA University
Academic Medicine • Community Medicine • Research
Areas of Expertise
A holistic approach to health through clinical care, prevention, research and community engagement.
Preventive Healthcare
Health promotion, disease prevention and early intervention across diverse population cohorts.
Diabetes & Lifestyle Health
Diabetes, physical activity, medication adherence and lifestyle modification.
Community Medicine
Population health and community-level healthcare delivery models.
Public Health
Health programmes, quality improvement and strengthening health systems.
Medical Research
Clinical, epidemiological and health-services research.
Digital Health
Technology-enabled interventions and mobile health research.
Research with real-world impact.
His research explores practical approaches to improving health outcomes through prevention, lifestyle intervention, technology, community health and evidence-based healthcare.
*Metrics updated periodically from academic profiles.
Research Areas
- Diabetes and lifestyle intervention
- Public health and community health
- Health services research
- Digital health and mobile health
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Epidemiology and preventive medicine
Selected Publications
Peer-reviewed research focusing on lifestyle interventions, mobile health applications, and population epidemiology.
Effectiveness of Mobile Application for Promotion of Physical Activity Among Newly Diagnosed Patients of Type II Diabetes
A randomized controlled intervention evaluating mobile health software reminders and digital activity tracking on glycemic biomarkers and daily step counts among newly diagnosed adults with type 2 diabetes.
Effectiveness of Mobile Application for Adherence to Advice on Diet and Medication Among Newly Diagnosed Patients of Type II Diabetes
Investigated the compliance rate of prescribed pharmacotherapy and medical nutrition therapy when reinforced by automated smartphone prompts versus standard paper advice in an urban cohort.
Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Physical Inactivity in an Urban Population of India
Cross-sectional epidemiological investigation analyzing sedentary behavior patterns across age, gender, and socioeconomic strata in eastern Indian urban clusters using validated IPAQ tools.
Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Yoga Practice Among Adults in an Urban Population in Eastern India
Assessed community-level adoption of mind-body physical modalities and traditional yoga practices, determining significant associations with lower self-reported stress and improved metabolic indicators.
The Health Conversation
Conversations about health, prevention, lifestyle and the science behind better healthcare decisions. Hosted by Prof. Dr. Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi.
Why Prevention Matters in Everyday Life
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi discusses why modern medicine must embrace prevention, the everyday lifestyle choices that protect metabolic health, and how families can build health-supportive daily routines.
Evidence-informed perspectives on everyday health.
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Early Signs and Prevention
A clinical overview of subtle early symptoms, insulin resistance markers, and evidence-based lifestyle changes that prevent or delay disease onset.
The Role of Physical Activity in Better Health
How consistent aerobic and resistance training modulates glucose metabolism, cardiovascular fitness, and overall longevity.
Community Health and Why It Matters
Why health begins long before a hospital consultation—in homes, neighborhoods, work environments, and public spaces.
Talks, interviews and public engagement.
Public Health in the 21st Century
National Health Conclave, New Delhi
Keynote presentation on transitioning public healthcare delivery towards proactive chronic disease prevention and digital monitoring.
Book an Appointment
Consult for personalized care, preventive health guidance and lifestyle management with evidence-based medical protocols.
Prof. Dr. Sandeep Kumar Panigrahi
MBBS • MD • Fellowship in Diabetes (UK)